Manchester City Vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12:30 PM BST. Pep Guardiola’s side aim to start the new campaign strong after a third-place finish last season, while Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs look to challenge one of the most dominant football teams at home. This Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur Betting Preview highlights form, lineups, head-to-head history, tactical setups, and the key betting markets.

  • Manchester City: Finished 3rd in 2024/25; retained Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Rodri; lost Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid. Unbeaten in 20+ home matches (avg. 2.4 scored, 0.7 conceded).
  • Tottenham Hotspur: Aggressive high press under Postecoglou; added Dominic Solanke (£65m, Bournemouth) and Archie Gray (£30m, Leeds). Away form inconsistent (6 wins in 19) but dangerous in transition.
  • Head-to-Head: City 68 wins, Spurs 66 (170 meetings), 3.1 goals per game on average; last league meeting ended 3–3 (Dec 2024).

Head-to-Head & Form Guide – Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

  • Last 5 PL meetings: City W2, Spurs W1, D2
  • Goals trend: 7 of last 10 H2H over 2.5; BTTS in 3 of last 5
  • Recent form (all comps):
    • Man City: W4, D1
    • Spurs: W3, L2

Team News & Key Players – Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City (likely 4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Aït-Nouri; Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden; Bernardo Silva, Haaland, Grealish.

  • Erling Haaland: 27 league goals in 2024/25; elite movement and finishing.
  • Phil Foden: 19 goals; finds pockets between the lines.
  • Rodri: Tempo-setter; key against Spurs’ press.

Tottenham Hotspur (likely 4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Gray; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke.

  • Son Heung-min: 17 goals; primary outlet on the break.
  • Dominic Solanke: Target/hold-up option to relieve pressure.
  • James Maddison: 10 assists; chance creator and set-piece threat.

Odds & Betting Markets – Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

Please note that odds are subject to change, so check Tobibet for updates.

MarketOdds Range
Manchester City Win1.50 – 1.55
Draw3.20 – 3.30
Tottenham Win5.00 – 5.20
Over 2.5 Goals1.70 – 1.75
Over 3.5 Goals2.30 – 2.40
BTTS (Yes)1.65 – 1.70
Asian Handicap (City -1)1.90 – 1.95
Over 11.5 Corners1.85 – 1.90
Over 4.5 Cards2.00

Player props: Haaland anytime 1.65 • Son 1.5+ shots 2.50 • Maddison assist 3.00
Value bet: City win & BTTS (~3.00)

Tactical Preview & Betting Insight

  • Manchester City: Expect 65–70% possession; De Bruyne/Foden feed Haaland’s runs behind Spurs’ high line; Rodri screens counters.
  • Tottenham: Front-foot press, quick vertical attacks through Maddison and Son; Solanke’s hold-up can pin City’s centre-backs.
  • Angles: Over 3.5 goals (2.30) fits profiles; City -1 (1.90) if they establish early control. Live: If 0–0 at 20′ → Over 2.5; if 1–1 at 60′ → Over 3.5.

Prediction & Betting Tips

Predicted score: Manchester City 3–2 Tottenham Hotspur

Best bets: City to win 1.55 • BTTS 1.70 • Haaland anytime 1.65
Long shots: Over 3.5 goals 2.30 • Son anytime + City win 5.00